Former X Factor stars have sent condolences to the family of Liam Payne after his sudden death at age 31.
The One Direction icon fell from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday night, state police have confirmed.
He had recently been in Argentina to attend the concert of former bandmate Niall Horan, posting pictures together backstage and interacting with fans.
First to send their well wishes were fellow X Factor contestants Jedward, who wrote on X: ‘RIP Liam Payne 💔 condolences to friends and family’.’
The duo followed up with ‘Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One Direction family. RIP.’
Payne has a seven-year-old son, named Bear, with the Girls Aloud star who he dated from 2015 to 2018.
Also sending condolences was TV star Rylan, writing: ‘Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young. RIP Liam x’
‘RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking … 💔,’ wrote Zedd who previously collaborated with Payne on track Get Low.
Juicy J, another former collaborator, shared: ‘RIP. Liam Payne wow I can’t believe it prayers up for the family 🙏🏿.’
Paris Hilton said: ‘So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing😢 Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. 🙏 RIP my friend🥺.’
‘Shocking and tragic,’ came the tribute from Martin Lewis, The MoneySavingExpert, adding: ‘I don’t know him but this felt like a gut punch reading this about such a young man.’
Piers Morgan simply shared the announcement and added: ‘Good grief… what a shocking tragedy.’
Dragon’s Den star Steven Barlett wrote: ‘I cannot believe what I’m reading about Liam Payne. Absolutely heartbreaking.’
Internet personality Taylor Caniff shared: ‘Liam Payne’s death is sad very very sad. He played a roll in all our childhoods. Just doesn’t seem real… I’m speechless. Rest Easy’
Fans commented hearts and tributes on his final Instagram posts, with many deeply shaken by the heartbreaking news.
Payne’s death comes days after he was reportedly sent a cease and desist by ex-girlfriend Maya Henry over ‘obsessive’ contact.
Payne was 16 when he joined One Direction after being put in the group during an X Factor audition.
He was staying at the Hotel Cas Sur in the neighbourhood of Palermo when he fell from a balcony.
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